To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to provide for the consideration of climate change, and for other purposes.

H.R. 8296 aims to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, commonly known as the Superfund law. The proposal would require officials to account for the impacts of climate change when managing the cleanup of hazardous waste sites across the country. This change is intended to ensure that remediation efforts remain effective even as environmental conditions shift due to extreme weather or rising sea levels. If enacted, the bill would likely influence how the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal bodies evaluate long-term risks at contaminated sites. For citizens living near these areas, the legislation proposes to increase the durability of cleanups, potentially reducing the risk of toxic substances being released during climate-related events. The bill has been referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Transportation and Infrastructure for further review.